Beemapalli Mosque

Address: 5 Km southwest of Trivandrum Central Railway Station City: Thiruvananthapuram State: Kerala Location: South India Type of Construction: Medieval Type of Building: Mosque Religion: Islam Importance: The mosque is built in memory of Beema Beevi, a pious and devoted Muslim lady who was gifted with divine powers. Famous For: Chandanakkuda Mahotsavam(festival) which draws a large gathering of devotees. Festival: Chandanakkuda mahotsavam(festival) Accomodation: Accomodations are easily avaialble in the hotels and lodges at Thiruvananthapuram. Accesibility: Neartest city is Thiruvananthapuram which is well conneceted by air, rail and road to the major cities in India. Beemapalli is a famous mosque (palli) in Thiruvananthapuram District of Kerala. It is situated on the beach road leading to Poonthura via Valiyathura, about 5 km south-west of Thiruvananthapuram Central Railway Station. The mosque is dedicated to the memory of Beema Beevi, a devout Muslim lady who came to Kerala from Mecca and settled down at this place with her son. The mosque is held hallowed by Muslims as well as others. Chandanakuda Festival, a grand festival held here in her memory attracts thousands of pilgrims irrespective of caste and creed. The festivities start on the 1st of the Hijra month of Jamathul Akhir (March -April) and conclude on the 10th day of the same month.